LAVAMAT 42030 The environmentally friendly washing machine User information PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
User information SUMMARY Warnings .......................................................................................................4 Usage ..............................................................................................................4 Precautions against frost .........................................................................5 Scrapping ......................................................................................................6 Protection of the environment .........
User information For the installer ........................................................................................ 26 Installation and connection instructions ......................................... 26 Warnings .................................................................................................... 26 Unpacking .................................................................................................. 27 Technical characteristics ................................................
User information WARNINGS Keep this user’s manual with your washing machine. If you sell your washing machine or give it away, make sure that it is accompanied by its user’s manual. The new user can then be informed of how the washing machine operates and read relevant warnings. These warnings have been written for your safety and for the safety of others. Please read these comments carefully before installing and using your washing machine. Thank you for your attention.
User information • Do not put articles in your washing machine if you have used a solvent, alcohol, trichloroethylene, etc., to remove stains from them. If you must use these stain removers, wait until the product has evaporated before putting the articles in the drum. • Collect all small articles such as socks, belts, etc., in a small cloth bag or pillow case. • Use the quantity of detergent indicated in the «proportioning of detergents» section.
User information Scrapping All materials marked with the symbol can be recycled. Put them in a waste tip (ask for information from your municipal offices) so that they can be recovered and recycled. When you take your washing machine to the tip, make sure that everything that could be dangerous is out of service ; cut the power supply cable flush with the surface of your washing machine. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
User information WASHING MACHINE DESCRIPTION 1 2 1 - Control panel 2 - Lid opening handle 3 - Filter door 4 - Leveling screws 5 - Lever for moving the washing machine 3 5 4 The detergents dispenser Symbols 1 2 4 3 1 - prewash 2 - wash 3 - softener (do not exceed the MAX mark) 4 - softener overflow (if overfilled).
User information Control panel 1 4 6 2 3 7 5 1. «Prewash» pushbutton 2. «Quick wash» pushbutton 3. «Delay start» pushbutton 4. Spinning speed pushbutton 5. «Start/Pause» pushbutton 6. Program and information display lights 7.
User information How to do a wash ? Before the first wash in your washing machine, we recommend that you should do a preliminary wash at 90°C with detergent but without any washing to clean the tub. Loading the washing • Lift the machine cover. • Open the drum by pressing on the locking button A; the two flaps automatically separate. • Insert the washing, close the drum and the cover of your washing machine.
User information Choice of the required programme The programmes table will tell you which is the appropriate programme for your washing type (see programme tables). Put the programme selector onto the required programme ; the lights corresponding to the phases making up the programme will light up. The OFF position of the programme selector switchs off the appliance. Moreover, thanks to this option, you can cancell a programme which has already been selected. Another programme can then be selected.
User information - «Prewash» pushbutton The washing machine does a prewash at 30°C maximum. The prewash finishes with a brief spinning for cotton and synthetic programs, and by a draining for delicates programs. - «Quick wash» pushbutton If you select this function, the wash time is reduced depending on which program you chose. - «Delayed start» pushbutton This option delays start of the programme.
User information To set the additional rinse cycles : 1. Turn the programme selector to a COTTONS/LINEN, SYNTHETICS, EASY IRON, or DELICATES programme (with any temperature). 2. Press and hold the pushbutton 1 and the pushbutton 3 at the same time for at least 2 seconds. On the programme progress display the RINSE PLUS light come on. The additional rinse cycles are set. It remains set until cancelled again. The additional rinse cycles raise water consumption and extend programme times.
User information Modifying the current programme Before modifying the current programme, you must put the washing machine to pause by pressing on the «Start/Pause» pushbutton. If it is impossible to make the modification, the corresponding light flashes for few seconds. If you decide to change the programme in any case, you will need to cancel the current programme (see below).
User information Programmes tables Washing This table does not include all possibilities, simply the best and most usual adjustments in practice. Program Washing type Load Temp. °C - White / Coloureds White or color, for example normally dirty work clothes, bed linen, table linen, underwear, towels. 5,0 kg 30-95 E - Energy saving* 5,0 kg 60 - Synthetics Synthetic fabrics, underwear, color fabrics, noniron shirts, blouses.
User information Separate rinse Washing type Load White / Coloureds Energy saving E 5,0 kg Synthetics Easy iron 2,5 kg 1,0 kg Delicates 2,5 kg Wool / Handwash 1,0 kg Program selector - RINSES Separate spinning Washing type Load White / Coloureds Energy saving E 5,0 kg Synthetics Easy iron 2,5 kg 1,0 kg Delicates 2,5 kg Wool / Handwash 1,0 kg Program selector - SPIN 15
User information Consumptions and programme durations Timer / Temperature Washing quantity in kg Water consumpt ion in liters Energy consumpt ion in kWh Duration in minutes COTON/LINEN 95 5,0 63 2,10 140-150 ENERGY SAVING E* 5,0 49 0,95 140-150 COTON/LINEN 40 5,0 58 0,65 115-125 SYNTHETICS 60 2,5 57 1,10 90-100 DELICATES 30 2,5 52 0,40 60-70 WOOL / SILK 30 1,0 53 0,30 45-55 *Programme setting for testing in accordance with standard EN 60456.
User information Washing guide Sorting and preparing your washing • Sort the washing by type and care symbol (see chapter International symbols for care of textiles): normal wash for strong washing that can resist energetic wash and spin; delicate wash for delicate washing that should be treated more carefully. For mixed loads composed of articles of different types of fibers, choose a program and temperature suitable for the most fragile fiber. • Wash white washing and color washing separately.
User information • half full for treated cottons and synthetic fibers, • about one third full for very delicate articles such as net curtains and wool. For a mixed wash, fill the drum as required for the most delicate material. Detergents and additives Only use detergents and additives suitable for use in a washing machine. Read the manufacturer's instructions and respect sections about detergents dispenser and detergents.
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User information Care and cleaning Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged the washing machine. Descaling the washing machine Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine if the detergent was correctly proportioned. If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive product specially designed for washing machines that you can find in the shops. Respect the proportion and frequency of descaling shown on your packaging.
User information You can thus clean it using running water and a brush or a twisted cloth. Check that the siphons at the back of the detergents dispenser are not blocked. Reassembly : Put the detergents dispenser in the notches until they lock. The drain filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regularly. The "filter"* light comes on if the filter is blocked. In this case clean it immediately. If you wash washing that is very fluffy, clean it after each wash.
User information Drain residual water: Put a receptacle under the drain. Turn the cap in the anti-clockwise direction until it is vertical to release residual water. Remove the filter: Unscrew the cap all the way and take it off. Clean it tho-roughly with running water. Put the assembly back and screw it in the clockwise direction. After cleaning the filter, you are required to closed the door. In fact, for reasons of safety, the door must be closed when the appliance is working.
User information Operating problems Many checks have been carried out during the manufacture of your washing machine. However, if you face a problem with its operation, please read the following sections before calling the After Sales service.
User information 24 Symptom Cause There is water on the floor around the washing machine: • excess detergent has made too much foam that overflowed, • the detergent is not suitable for washing machine, • the drain siphon is not hooked on properly, • the drain filter was not put back into place, • the water inlet pipe is leaking.
User information Symptom Cause The washing cycle is much too long : • the water inlet is blocked, • there was a power supply failure or the water was cut off, • the motor temperature safety device tripped, • the water inlet temperature is lower than normal, • the foam detection safety system tripped (too much detergent) and the washing machine evacuated the foam, • the anti-unbalance mass safety device tripped, an additional phase was added to distribute the washing in the drum better.
User information FOR THE INSTALLER Installation and connection instructions Warnings • This washing machine is heavy. Take care when moving it. • You must remove the packing on the washing machine before use. Failure to remove all transport protection devices can cause damage to the washing machine or nearby furniture. The washing machine must be unplugged while packing is being removed.
User information Unpacking Packing used to protect internal parts of the washing machine during transport must be removed before the washing machine is put into service for the first time. Remove all packing from the washing machine. Tilt the washing machine sideways and then remove the packing under the motor, and straighten the washing machine. Tilt the washing machine back-wards, rotate it by a quarter of a turn on one of its corner to remove the transport base.
User information You can now see the openings that must be closed with the caches in the pack attached to the washing machine; do not forget to fold down the central capsule. Make sure that you have removed all these parts from your washing machine and keep them so that you can use them again if you need them for future transport. If you want to keep your washing machine aligned with the adjacent furniture, you can cut the pipe support strip at the back of your washing machine.
User information Leveling Precise leveling will prevent vibrations, noise and movements of the washing machine during operation. Make the washing machine level by adjusting the leveling screw that is too short. Unscrew the stand and locking collar assembly (lift the washing machine if necessary). When the washing machine is stable, maintain the stand on the ground and turn the locking collar as far as posible.
User information Drain - Assemble the hose holder onto the drain hose. - Place the assembly in a drainage pipe (or in a sink) at a height between 70 and 100 cm. Make sure that it will not fall out. You must provide an air intake at the end of the drainage hose, to avoid any water being siphoned. Important: the drainage hose must not be extended, on any account. If it is too short, contact a qualified engineer.
User information Technical characteristics DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER WATER PRESSURE Connection to the water network 850 mm 400 mm 600 mm 230 V / 50 Hz 2300 W Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bars) Type 20x27 This washing machine complies with CEE directive 89-336 about the limitation of radioelectric disturbances and directive CEE 73-23 for electrical safety.
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